Election 2026
Western North Carolina Spoke.
Thank You for Showing Up!
From a new Democratic majority in Jackson County to major victories across North Carolina and the nation, voters made their voices heard.
ELECTION 2026
Western North Carolina Spoke.
Thank You for Showing Up!
From a new Democratic majority in Jackson County to major victories across North Carolina and the nation, voters made their voices heard.
Democratic Victories in Jackson County
Congratulations to our newly elected and reelected local leaders!
Marcia Almond
County Commission Chair
Casey Walawender
County Commissioner
Sean Bridgers
County Commissioner
Kim Poteet
Clerk of Superior Court
We also congratulate Shandra Sims, Roy Wijewickrama, Justin B. Greene, William (Bill) Jones, Abigail Blakley Clayton, Lisa Kelly and John Wittekind on their election victories and thank them for their commitment to serving Jackson County and Western North Carolina.
Big Wins for Western North Carolina!
From the U.S. Senate and Congress to the North Carolina General Assembly, these wins mark an exciting new chapter for Western North Carolina.
Roy Cooper
U.S. Senate
Jamie Ager
U.S. House of Representatives, District 11
Mark Burrows
North Carolina House, District 119
Four For Four!
All four Democratic judicial candidates won their statewide races.
Justice Anita Earls
North Carolina Supreme Court
Judge John S. Arrowood
North Carolina Court Of Appeals Seat 1
Judge Toby Hampson
North Carolina Court Of Appeals Seat 2
Judge Christine Walczyk
North Carolina Court Of Appeals Seat 3
To Every Candidate, Volunteer & Voter:
Thank You!
Win or lose, every candidate who stepped forward, every volunteer who gave their time and every voter who participated helped strengthen our democracy in Jackson County and beyond.